Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews close to return

Why Auston Matthews won’t return to Maple Leafs lineup vs. Panthers: ‘Not a healing thing’
Matthews will miss his ninth straight game with a mysterious injury, but Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube said "he's feeling good."
'It's A Little Concerning': After Auston Matthews' First Practice, Will He Be Ready For Return To Maple Leafs Lineup Against Panthers?
Matthews flew to Munich, Germany to get treatment for his upper-body injury and returned to skating on Saturday.
Where Does Auston Matthews Fit in the Maple Leafs Lineup When He Returns?
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been winning without Auston Matthews in the lineup. He is now returning. What does the team do?
Maple Leafs Shed Light on Auston Matthews' Injury Status vs. Panthers
Defeating the defending Stanley Cup Champions won't be easy, which is why Maple Leafs fans are hoping that Matthews will be healthy enough to face the Panthers. The Toronto captain has been sidelined with an upper-body injury since Nov. 3, however, Tuesday's return to practice sparked optimism regarding his outlook.
Leafs' Auston Matthews remains out vs. Panthers, but there's a silver lining
The Toronto Maple Leafs will not have Auston Matthews in the lineup for a powerhouse divisional clash with the Florida Panthers on Wednesday.
Matthews could return from upper-body injury Wednesday for Maple Leafs
TORONTO -- Auston Matthews participated in his first full practice with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday and could return from an upper-body injury when they visit the Florida Panthers on Wednesday (7:30 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, SNW, SNO, SN1).
Maple Leafs Get 'A Little Concerning' Update on Auston Matthews' Return
Berube reiterated that Matthews’ return will depend on when the star center feels ready to compete, and given the Leafs' form without him in the lineup there is no reason to rush his return. Matthews has been sidelined with an upper-body injury since Nov. 3, but Toronto has gone on to put up an impressive 7-1 record with its captain sidelined.
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews: Not yet ready to return
The 27-year-old will be in the mix to return Saturday against the Lightning, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to do so.
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NHL Power Rankings: Maple Leafs Sending Message
T he Toronto Maple Leafs are without their captain Auston Matthews, but they are playing incredibly well over the last week.
Analyst Calls For Maple Leafs to Trade For Sidney Crosby in Stunning Move
NHL analyst Bryan Hayes of TSN believes the Toronto Maple Leafs should trade for superstar forward Sidney Crosby.
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Maple Leafs assign defenceman Dakota Mermis to AHL on a LTIR conditioning loan
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